Wales was the only region in the UK that saw advertised salaries decrease. Salaries are at an all-time high across the UK for the first time in four years, with employees in South West England reaping the rewards most. According to new data by job search engine Adzuna, the only UK region that did not […]
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Salaries are now at a four year high in the UK
VenueScanner asks ‘Why is event planning falling short of tech’?
“Simple elements of other online industries – such as transparent pricing, live availability, and online payment systems – have yet to be perfected by the events industry,” said VenueScanner’s Rebecca Kelly. The events industry boasts a number of technological advancements, from mobile ticketing, QR scanners for business cards and sensors to track footfall, so why […]
Story Events’ London Summer Event Show celebrates record visitor figures
The annual event welcomed over 1,000 members of the industry across the two days. Story Events is celebrating record attendance to its fifth London Summer Event Show, where over 1,000 visitors and agencies walked through the doors of Banking Hall, London. This number recognises a record for the show and also sees an eight per […]
Visit PA Life at the Learning and Development Conference 2019
Attendees to the event are invited to visit the PA Life stand to enter a competition to win a year’s membership for themselves and a fellow PA to the PA Life Club. To celebrate the arrival of the inaugural Learning and Development Conference by Birmingham PA Forum, PA Life will be heading to the event […]
Venues of Excellence invites agencies to join its showcase event
Taking place on February 6 at the Victory Services Club in London, guests will get to meet with a selection of handpicked venues. It’s not too late to join PA Life and Venues of Excellence at its showcase event tomorrow in London. If you are an agency and are looking to get face-to-face with a […]
PA Life Club: Visit Surrey’s Hilton Cobham this April
Club members will be taken on a tour of the hotel’s grounds and facilities, while sampling its hot and cold buffet selection. Surrey’s Hilton Cobham is set to open its doors to PA Life Club members this April, where guests will get to experience everything this hotel can offer in the countryside. Taking place on […]
Harley Street Concierge shares new cancer support guide for employers
To coincide with World Cancer Day (February 4, 2019), Harley Street Concierge has compiled a new guide to ensure employers are offering the right support to staff with a cancer diagnosis. As today marks World Cancer Day (February 4, 2019), specialist cancer care provider Harley Street Concierge (HSC) has detailed its new guide to support […]
Butlin’s Bognor Regis showcases new pool
The pool, which will be unveiled in April 2019, will be able to accommodate up to 1,000 guests. Butlin’s is set to expand its Bognor Regis resort with the addition of a £40m pool for guests to enjoy. Slated to open in early April 2019, the pool will be able to accommodate up to 1,000 […]
Pitman Training’s Super Achievers Awards returns for 2019
Nominations for the online awards closes on February 15, 2019. Pitman Training’s Super Achievers Awards is returning this year, which will see the introduction of the brand-new category – Volunteer of the Year. Designed to celebrate the achievements of EA, VA or PAs, entrepreneurs, inspirational achievers, working parents and Pitman students, the winners will receive […]
Top stories of the week
As we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. Cast your votes for your industry favourites with the PA Assist Awards PA Life has been nominated for the fifth consecutive year in the Periodical Publications for the PA category. […]
Join the PA Life panel at The PA Show
Chaired by PA Life’s editor Jade Burke, the session will cover all things Brexit and business travel, including visas, price fluctuations and travel insurance. This year at The PA Show, Jade Burke, editor of PA Life, will be hosting an exclusive panel session focussing on Brexit and how business travel may be affected. Dubbed […]
Head to the countryside with Gleneagles
Three’s the magic number: Each season brings excitement to Gleneagles, from winter, when the local countryside is dusted in frost, through to spring and summer, when the estate is ablaze with colour and wildlife. Visit for three nights or more and we’ll give you 20 per cent off the best available rate to help you make […]
Eynsham Hall: Serious about well-being
Coming up with new ideas to promote well-being among a team and keep morale high can be difficult due to workloads and time constraints, however Eynsham Hall believes it has it all under one roof. We all know that employee well-being isn’t just another box to tick. Keeping your staff healthy, motivated and happy is […]
Competition: Win a night’s stay for two with breakfast at the Five Arrow’s Hotel and tickets for two to visit Waddesdon Manor
Waddesdon Manor was built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild between 1874 and 1885 to display his collection of arts and to entertain the fashionable world. Opened to the public in 1959, Waddesdon Manor is managed by the Rothschild Foundation, a family charitable trust, on behalf of the National Trust. This beautiful house is also a […]
Classic British Hotels – your secret to inspired meetings and events
Each of the hotels within the brand’s portfolio are located throughout the British Isles, making them ideal for business meetings, team-building activities and gala dinners. The Classic British Hotels collection features a veritable chocolate box of inspiring venues, each with its own distinct local flavour, character, setting and facilities. These high-quality hotels are located throughout […]
Wyndham Grand readies six new hotel openings overseas
“Travellers are seeking out new destinations and crossing borders more than ever before; in the last two decades alone, the number of international travellers around the world has more than doubled to nearly 1.3 billion,” said Bob Loewen, COO for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Wyndham Grand, the upper-upscale brand of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, is […]
PA Show 2019 outlines stellar line-up of speakers and seminars
As media partner of the show, PA Life will also be launching the PA Life Masterclasses, encompassing all seminar programmes. The PA Show 2019 (formerly office*) has revealed the line-up of keynote speakers for the annual show. Set to take place at Olympia, London, from February 26 to 27, the show will boast a popular […]
Opinion: Recognising yourself
Often having the ability to recognise one’s achievements can lead to many significant successes, making it imperative for assistants to do the same. Jade Burke, editor of PA Life, shares why she believes PAs should aspire to recognise themselves. I have never been part of an industry where peers and colleagues truly support one another […]

















